The Father's Compassion

Genesis 6:1-8

February 04, 2024

Since God is my , He calls me to

Genesis 6:1-4

Genesis 6:1-4 are among the most passages in the Scripture.

Scholars and commentators have, and continue, to on these passages.

There are a lot of topics in verses 1-4, but they are best for more in-depth conversations and discussions.

“The Lord saw…”

We have seen this phrase (Gen. 1:4)

This time what God sees is v.5a

It is not just the , but the of humanity that was “only evil all the time” v.5b

“The Lord regretted…”

This phrase reveals to us the of the Father.

The Hebrew word used here can also be translated as

Our Father is a just and fair God and He exercise justice.

“But…”

We have seen this (Gen. 3:21, Gen. 4:15)

In His justice we see His (Ps. 103)

This is the Father’s , always a way of rescue

Application

Our hearts are no than Genesis 6:5

But…our Father a way for us to be rescued (Rom. 6:23)

The rescue that the Father provides is on His (Mark 4:17, Jh. 1:12-13, Rom. 10:9)

Receiving the rescue from the Father requires

What is the Father asking you to today?

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